Paris, the city of love! The hotel you choose - and there's so much choice - can affect the quality of your stay. So when I had a work trip and had to find a hotel in the 9th Arrondissement, near the Moulin Rouge, I was worried because the area can be a little sketchy at night. I did my research and found this hidden gem: Hotel Design Secret de Paris.
Design aficionados rejoice! This hot spot is a destination all on its own. Every room in the hotel has a different theme related to Paris: Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, Musee D'Orsay, Opera Garnier...

Quick, name three words that come to mind when you think of Paris. For me, they are: light, love and chic. Few hotels portray all three as well as the luxe, art-loving Mandarin Oriental in the heart of Paris's shopping district. Right outside the hotel entrance is Rue St Honore where Chanel, Ferragamo and Armani sit side by side. It's like a live Vogue editorial.

Located in a palatial building that used to be the Ministry of Justice just off the Place Vendome gardens, this hotel is full of art, colour and elements of surprise. The Mandarin hotels around the world are synonymous with luxury and amazing location - in London, it's right next to Hyde Park and in New...